Accountant 2

The City of Gresham’s Finance and Accounting Services Division is seeking detailed-oriented critical thinkers to fill two Accountant 2 positions.  The first position is a regular-status, full-time position that is responsible for reconciliation and analysis of various City revenues, and preparation of the City’s Indirect Cost Rate Proposal and Cost Allocation Plan.  The second position is a limited term position expected to last one year, participating in a project to implement a new timekeeping system, as well as oversight and review of payroll processing.

The work location for these positions is in the office at Gresham City Hall (1333 NW Eastman Parkway). A remote or hybrid schedule may be considered.  The remote location must be in or near the Portland-Vancouver Metropolitan area.

This job announcement will remain posted until positions are filled.  First review of applications will take place after September 5, 2023.
 
As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.
 
We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.As an Accountant 2, you will join a team of experienced and focused professionals responsible for performing a full range of duties that support the integrity of financial systems, safeguarding assets, timeliness of financial reporting, revenue enhancement, appropriate cost containment practices, and excellent customer service.
 
The positions report to the Finance and Accounting Services Manager, and responsibilities may include but are not limited to: financial system maintenance and/or reconciliation; analysis and reporting of financial and personnel cost data; payroll tax research and filing; payroll processing oversight and review; journal entries related to internal permits and incentive programs; and process improvement related to other job functions.
 
What you will get to do: 
 

• Analysis: Analyze the City’s financial and personnel cost detail to prepare the City’s Indirect Cost Proposal and Central Service Cost Allocation Plan and produce billable rates for use in charging for services provided by City staff.
• Accounting and Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of several subsidiary systems to the General Ledger to ensure all related financial activity is properly included and reported in the City’s financial reporting.
• System Implementation and Testing: Participate in configuration and testing of timekeeping system implementation.
• Business Process Improvement: Work with payroll, human resources and other management/staff as appropriate to design and implement improvements to payroll and tax-related processes and processes used to track and analyze City revenues and related activity, researching available system functionality or other tools available to improve efficiency, accuracy and controls around related processes.

 
Qualities we are looking for:
 

• Collaborative: An outgoing professional who is comfortable working one-on-one or in teams, and can communicate effectively to teach processes and tools to staff
• Inventive: A creative thinker who will apply technical skills and emotional intelligence to problem-solving and who enjoys a challenge
• Nimble: A quick thinker who can reprioritize tasks as circumstances change and makes sure that key deadlines and deliverables are properly addressed.
• Curious: A continuous learner who wants to understand how things work and will keep looking for potential process improvements and efficiencies
• Attention to Detail: An organizer and planner who thrives on details and is uncompromising in consistency and accuracy

Refer to the Accountant2classificationspecification for a complete list of knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform job duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in Finance, Accounting or related field
• One to four years of full-time, professional accounting experience

Additional education, training, and/or experience may substitute for a total equivalency of 5-8 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a public agency
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse audience
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to governmental (fund) accounting and budgeting, payroll processing and accounting, and internal controls
• Demonstrated experience in project initiation, planning, organization and completion
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Excel or equivalent spreadsheet software

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.
 
Required application materials:

• Complete online application
• Answers to supplemental questions
• Resume
• Cover letter describing interest in the position and summarizing related experience

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2549, upon submitting the required application materials.
 
A review of application materials submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview. Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.
 
Veteran's Preference
The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
 
Our Commitment
The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.
 
Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2549 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov.
 
If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855- 524-5627.
 
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Salary : $73,753 - $94,202